Staff Data Analyst at Aurora Innovation

Who We AreAurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before
The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing
Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S
Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder
For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.On the Aurora Data Science team, you will join a world-class group whose mission is generating insights and intelligence to improve the Aurora Driver and help accelerate our path towards safe and broad commercialization of Autonomous Vehicle technology
We are looking for an exceptional Data Analyst that can play a key role in accelerating the development of the Aurora Driver by contributing towards the automation, monitoring, and analysis of our development and operational processes
This is an opportunity to leverage vast amounts of data from both online (on-road) and offline (simulation) test modalities to help Aurora achieve its product and commercialization goals. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives working cross-functionally, getting things done, and has an ability to navigate complex and exciting projects with our partner Software, Hardware, and Operations teams
If your passions align with working on cutting edge Data Science projects to deliver impactful analysis, tools, and workflows that will transform the Transportation space, then joining Aurora Data Science is the perfect opportunity for you.In this role, you willWork with our Engineering teams to inform the development of the Aurora Driver and streamline critical validation activitiesPartner closely with those stakeholders to design and implement metrics and dashboards to accelerate their development processes and help them measure, understand, and improve their performanceInfluence Aurora’s tooling ecosystem to support data analytics work streams.Collaborate with a team of world-class Data Scientist and Analysts on Data Science & Analytics problems spanning multiple subsystems (eg
Motion Planning, Perception, Controls, etc.)Work closely with engineering leads to support their decisions with data-driven inputCollaborate with our Data Science and Engineering communities to ensure the adoption of best practices and suggest improvementsRequired Qualifications6+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Data Engineer or similar technical roleExperience technically leading and mentoring in the data and analytics spaceExperience taking Data Analytics projects end-to-end: synthesizing business needs, building required data pipelines, analyzing data, and clearly presenting insights.Expert knowledge and experience using relational databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) and familiarity with best practices for Data EngineeringAdvanced knowledge of data analytics infrastructure, including data transformation tools such as DBT and visualization frameworks and toolsCompetent in Python, able to write readable code that others can easily interpretAble to work effectively in a highly cross-functional, fast-moving and high-stakes environment.Proven ability to communicate technical, data-driven analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences across stakeholders, including translating and cascading Executive input into their workDesirable QualificationsAdvanced degree (MS or PhD) in Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Economics, or a related quantitative fieldExperience using Amazon Web Services (AWS) toolsExperience in the Autonomous Vehicle, Robotics, or Advanced Transportation spacesThe base salary range for this position is $135K - $216K per year
Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location
Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions
These ranges may be modified in the future
The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.#LI-SP1#Mid-SeniorWorking at AuroraAt Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values
We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.We have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration
Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way
Our Careers page provides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on our Blog. Safety is central to everything we do
Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way
We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-term success by working safely — no matter what.We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation
To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.Aurora is committed to providing access to anyone who seeks information from our website
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Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law
We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at . For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject toAurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.Diversity, Equity and InclusionAt Aurora, every employee is empowered to take an active role in building an inclusive, collaborative, and unified culture that leverages our diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds. Transforming how the world moves people and goods involves seeking to understand backgrounds, insights, and lived experiences that differ from our own
One way we accomplish that is with our 15 employee-led Aurora Unified Groups, which support diverse voices and drive inclusive collaboration
We believe that teamwork, belonging, and trust motivate and support our employees to do their best work
As our team grows, we strive to attract and retain exceptional talent that adds new perspectives and experiences and continues to drive innovation
Learn more on our Culture Page.We are committed to helping qualified military community members leverage their talents in service of our mission
To understand how your military experience aligns with career opportunities at Aurora, review your military job classification at MyNextMove.org and consider applying for open positions corresponding to your identified skills and experiences!